Pioneer land developer John Irvine established the Upper Landing for steamboats in this area. In 1849 he deeded this square to the village of St. Paul as a public park. The park was landscaped and a gazebo, walks and a fountain were added in the late nineteenth century. As the surrounding area began to deteriorate in the 20th century, so did Irvine Park. In 1927 the original fountain was removed and sold for scrap. The area was redeveloped in the 1970s and a new fountain was cast and installed, replicating the original. The bronze leaves on its top are a gift of the Historic Irvine Park Association. The restored park was dedicated in 1978.